G83.4 – Cauda equina syndrome

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code G83.4

Code: G83.4 (claims format: G834)
Description: Cauda equina syndrome
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 6. Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
Block: G80-G83 Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes
Parent codes: G83

Notes for G83.4

Applicable to:

Neurogenic bladder due to cauda equina syndrome

Excludes1 (not coded here):

cord bladder NOS (G95.89)
neurogenic bladder NOS (N31.9)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

G83 – Other paralytic syndromes

Includes:

paralysis (complete) (incomplete), except as in G80-G82

Notes:

This category is to be used only when the listed conditions are reported without further specification, or are stated to be old or longstanding but of unspecified cause. The category is also for use in multiple coding to identify these conditions resulting from any cause.

Index terms for G83.4

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in G83

G83.0 – Diplegia of upper limbsBillable
G83.1 – Monoplegia of lower limbHeader
G83.2 – Monoplegia of upper limbHeader
G83.3 – Monoplegia, unspecifiedHeader
G83.5 – Locked-in stateBillable
G83.8 – Other specified paralytic syndromesHeader
G83.9 – Paralytic syndrome, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G83.4?

G83.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for cauda equina syndrome, in the block G80-G83 (Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes).

Is G83.4 a billable code?

Yes. G83.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does G83.4 belong to?

It belongs to category G83 – Other paralytic syndromes.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.